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Sep 2026
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Volatile combination of high winds and soaring temperatures on Friday: Attica and two other regions on red code for wildfire risk

Winds are forecast to locally reach up to 9 on the Beaufort scale, with the strongest gusts expected over eastern Central Greece, the Peloponnese and the north-western Cyclades. Civil Protection on standby

Gusts above 100 km/h today and Fire Alert issued: Weather pattern expected during the first days of August

Northern winds reaching 8 Beaufort in Attica – Temperatures to remain high

“The winds were like a hurricane, I had never experienced such a disaster before”: Fisherman describes boat evacuation of civilians during Rethymno wildfire (video)

The reeds at the accommodation facilities had caught fire and sparks were falling onto the fishing boat, Nikos Matthaiakis recounts

Three firefighters dead from the wildfires in Rethymno and Gytheio – Villages evacuated, sea rescues, reports of homes destroyed by fire – updated

Two firefighters who were battling the large wildfire in Nea Krya Vrysi, Rethymno have lost their lives

Sunshine, strong dry north winds, and a new rise in temperature

Heat in most areas with local showers in mountainous inland regions – temperatures rising from Sunday

Weather: Sunshine and northerly winds for kite flying — where winds will be favorable

Few clouds, temperatures around 15°C and a “dry” week ahead — Giorgos Tsatrafyllias and Theodoros Kolydas outline the weather pattern

Severe weather sweeps Greece: Storm-force winds, flooding, and more to come

Greece battles storm-force winds and widespread flooding

Sailing ban in force due to strong winds – which routes are operating

Passengers planning to travel today are advised to contact local port authorities before departure

Emergency weather bulletin from EMY: From Macedonia to Crete – Red alert areas, warning for Attica

Three days of dangerous storms starting tomorrow – The “red” warning areas

Record number of meltemi winds this summer – A total of 61 days of strong winds in the Aegean

Data from the Tinos weather station highlight the duration and intensity of the phenomenon

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